Celebrities That Served in the Military Before Their Big Break

Mel Brooks

Mel Brooks served during World War II in the Army Corps of Engineers. His job was a dangerous but important one, deactivating enemy land mines.

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The More You Know

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  • The word "muscle" comes from a Latin term meaning "little mouse."
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